Have you ever felt the pressure of a big moment approaching, wondering if you’re truly ready to shine?

I’ve been there, and in this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about a pivotal moment that taught me the power of preparation, mastering your craft, and embracing authenticity.

Drawing from my years of experience as a speaker, I’ve learned invaluable lessons on how to get ready to make the greatest impact possible. Whether you’re gearing up for a career-changing presentation, launching a new project, or simply want to show up more powerfully in your daily life, these lessons are for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Always Be Preparing: Great opportunities can appear when you least expect them. Stay ready by consistently honing your skills, even when no one is watching. Preparation is the secret sauce that turns potential into performance.
• Focus on Mastery, Not Just Audience Size: While building an audience is important, your primary focus should be on mastering your skills. Become so good that you can’t be ignored, and the right audience will follow naturally.
• Practice It Until You Become It: Instead of faking it till you make it, practice until you embody the qualities and confidence you want to project. Authenticity is far more powerful than perfection.
• Separate Your Worth from What You Do: Your value isn’t tied to a single role or talent. Embrace every season of your life, using your unique gifts to serve others in different ways.

Every challenge, every opportunity, and every quiet moment of preparation is shaping you into the leader you are meant to be.

The journey might not always be smooth, but it’s through these experiences that we find our strength, refine our skills, and rise to meet our greatest potential.

Remember, you don’t need a spotlight to prepare for your biggest moments—you just need a commitment to growth, practice, and showing up as your authentic self.

Ready to take your presentation, message, and speaking skills to the next level?

Book a 60-minute Power Session with me at https://www.speaklikeitmatters.com/power-session.

Let’s elevate your confidence and communication so you can shine when it matters most!

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In this episode of The Visionary Voice, I take you back to my early 20s, a time when my singing career was taking off, and I was performing on hundreds of stages in front of thousands of people. Success felt like a dream come true, but it also brought its own set of challenges. Through my personal stories, I share how I learned to balance confidence with humility and found the courage to lead with my humanness.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

• How to stay grounded and keep your ego in check, even when success is knocking at your door.
• Why embracing your flaws and using self-deprecating humor can build trust and connection with your audience.
• The concept of “confident humility” and how it can help you grow, learn, and adapt.
• Practical steps to develop self-awareness and self-compassion, allowing you to lead more effectively and empathetically.

I explore the metaphor of the eagle and the hippopotamus to illustrate the dual nature we all have—the desire to soar to great heights while recognizing the times we just want to wallow. By acknowledging both sides, we can offer ourselves and others more grace and compassion, making room for growth and genuine connections.

Join me as I offer insights and actionable advice to empower you to show up as the best version of yourself. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just beginning your journey, this episode will give you the tools to lead with heart, humility, and a sense of humor.

Relevant Links:

Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level? Book a 1-1 power session with me at https://www.speaklikeitmatters.com/power-session and check out the Speaker Accelerator program at speaklikeitmatters.com/accelerator.

If you found this episode valuable, please subscribe to the podcast, share it with someone who could benefit from this message, and leave a review. Your feedback helps me reach more listeners and continue to bring you inspiring content. Thank you for being part of The Visionary Voice community!

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In a world that never stops talking, over the last few weeks I chose to go silent.

Why?

Because I realized that true leadership requires more than just mastering the art of communication and I needed time to reflect on what that actually meant.

In this episode I'm sharing my revelations with you and what I envision moving forward for this podcast.

Welcome to The Visionary Voice—the evolution of my podcast journey. Formerly known as Speak Like It Matters, this new chapter is about more than just a name change. It’s about a deeper commitment to empowering leaders like you to step into your full potential and create a legacy that matters.

In this episode, I dive into:

• The real reason behind the rebrand: Why The Visionary Voice represents the next level of leadership.
• What it means to be a Visionary Voice: It’s not just about talking the talk; it’s about walking the walk.
• Avoiding common leadership pitfalls: How to stay true to your message and maintain your integrity.
• The three pillars of a Visionary Voice: A sneak peek into the essentials for building a strong personal brand, clear message, and powerful presence.

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel inspired to embrace your unique strengths, show up authentically, and lead with purpose and passion.

Remember, your voice isn’t just important—it’s needed. Now more than ever, the world needs leaders who are willing to be real, to be present, and to make a difference.

Ready to dive in? Listen to the episode here and take the first step toward becoming the visionary leader you’re meant to be.

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with others who are ready to step into their visionary voice.

Links & Call to Action:

• Book a 1-1 Power Session
• Learn More About the Speaker Accelerator Program

#Leadership #VisionaryVoice #Podcast #PersonalBranding #GrowthMindset

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In today’s episode we're chatting about how to be a more charismatic person, instantly.

This episode is for you if:

1. Want to draw people in every time you speak
2. Desire to approach each conversation or a presentation with the right mindset
3. Wish to speak in a way that captivates the attention of your audience

Are you ready to take your charismatic talk and presentation to more audiences and stages resulting in “Oh...My...Wow” reactions?

👉🏼 Check out the 4 Week Speaker Immersive

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Success is more impacted by who you are being rather than what you are doing or saying.

The question isn’t necessarily, what do I need to say in order to be more successful, although that matters too, but the question we also should be asking of ourselves on the regular: " Who do i need to be or become? What does a successful speaker, communicator, look like? What types of behavior, mindset, values and habits does a person like that display and embrace on a regular basis?"

In today's episode we talk about the top 10 characteristics of highly successful speakers and how it goes beyond just what they say and how they say it.

Ready to become a highly successful and impactful speaker and communicator? I'm here to help. Book your Power Session with me and let's get your message heard. Loud and clear!
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Today we are back with part 2 of the How to become a FearLESS speaker series. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to part 1 I encourage you to go back now and listen to that first because this episode on it.

Listen to Part 1 HERE

In this episode we continue the conversation around becoming a more magnetic and FearLESS speaker and we look at the 2nd piece of this puzzle which is building your confidence.

Because here's the thing, building your confidence doesn’t happen by accident. You have to be deliberate about it.

Thankfully, there's good news. Building your confidence doesn't have to be a mysterious process. There are practical steps you can take in order to build your confidence daily.

In this episode you'll learn those steps.

Let's dive in.

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✨ ANNOUNCEMENT: JOIN ME FOR A LIVE, IN PERSON EVENT NEXT WEEK! ✨
Check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.powerfulyouevent.com/

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Today we are kicking off a 2 part series. We will be addressing the big elephant in most rooms. The capital F word, FEAR!

During these next two episodes I want us to look at how we can move from having anxiety around speaking to becoming a more FearLESS speaker.

Here’s what we will focus on during these next 2 episodes.

• Today we will dive in with discovering FEAR, where it comes from and is it real?
• We will also talk about what is happening in your body, physiologically and how understanding can take some of the fear away.
• And finally, today we will also look at how what you believe about speaking really impacts your success and you become a more FearLESS speaker.
• Next week we will go deep with how you can develop confidence and the competence that will accelerate your skills and comfort level.

PS – WHEN YOU’RE READY TO LEAN INTO YOUR SPEAKING STYLE AND CONFIDENTLY TAKE YOUR MESSAGE TO ANY ROOM, PLATFORM OR STAGE, HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP YOU:

Need your brand voice and message audited to find and fix your content and conversions? Sign up for a POWER STRATEGY SESSION

Want to learn to craft your own killer keynote or presentation? I can teach you how to do it here

Have an upcoming event you are speaking at? Need help creating your presentation outline ASAP? Let’s chat HERE

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www.csillamuscan.com

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In this episode I have the privilege of chatting with Enneagram and leadership expert, Jenn Whitmer who also happens to be a good friend of mine.

If you are wondering what your natural speaking style is and how you can determine it by simply investigating your Enneagram number, then this episode is definitely for you.

Jenn and I chatted about:

1. What the Enneagram is
2. What each numbers speaking style looks like
3. What are the strengths and weaknesses to look out for
4. And so much more...

Click to listen to this very engaging interview.

PS – WHEN YOU’RE READY TO LEAN INTO YOUR SPEAKING STYLE AND CONFIDENTLY TAKE YOUR MESSAGE TO ANY ROOM, PLATFORM OR STAGE, HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP YOU:

Need your brand voice and message audited to find and fix your content and conversions? Sign up for a POWER STRATEGY SESSION

Want to learn to craft your own killer keynote or presentation? I can teach you how to do it here

Have an upcoming event you are speaking at? Need help creating your presentation outline ASAP? Let’s chat HERE

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Get to know Jenn Whitmer:

Jenn Whitmer helps teams and leaders solve conflict, cultivate communication, and create empowered teams. Keynote and TEDx speaker and consultant, she talks about hard topics with infectious joy. Through working with Jenn, people improve communication, work through conflict, and build self-awareness with the Enneagram. She asks big questions that lead to big dreams and big ideas and big living. Usually, that means laughing.

Connect with Jenn:

https://jennwhitmer.com/freebies
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennwhitmer/
https://www.instagram.com/jenn_whitmer/

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